Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

Harry W. Roberts, 71, of Pottsville passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by his wife and friend. Born in Pottsville on September 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Harry and Katherine (Brennan) Roberts. He retired from Brush Wellman Inc., Shoemakersville as an extrusion operator. Harry enjoyed fixing older TVs...

Jan 23, 2020

Esther T. Smith, 95, of Pottsville passed away Thursday morning at Orwigsburg Center. Born November 1, 1924, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Goodman) Smith. Esther was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was a 1942 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. After graduating she worked...

Jan 15, 2020

Catherine Barton, Pottsville, fell into eternal sleep Wednesday evening January 13 at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill –East.

Born December3, 1916 in the village of Black Heath, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Chernanski) Seador.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  In 2018, Catherine received a citation from...

Jan 12, 2020

Thomas Raymond Quirk, Jr., 68, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Shirley (Peffer) Quirk.

He attended St. John Catholic School and Pottsville Area High School

Thomas served in...

Jan 12, 2020

Donald W. "Sluggo" Andrews, 88 of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born May 29, 1931 in Phoenix Park, he was the son of the late William C. and Margaret B. (Gwyther) Andrews.

He was a 1949 graduate of the former Branch Township High School. After high school he worked...

Jan 7, 2020

Monette H. Pflueger Treon, 94, formerly of Pottsville, died Tuesday January 7 at Pinebrook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg.

Born October 3, 1925 in Fulton Twp. she was the daughter of the late David and Texas (Schlagel) Graybeal.

She was a 1943 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville; and...

Dec 29, 2019

Nancy L. (Hawley) Stewart, 84, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Schuylkill Center.

Born December 13, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Evelyn E. (Yocum) Hawley.

She was a high school graduate from Pottsville High School. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and...

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia A. Pacenta, 87, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born June 11, 1932, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony N. and Florence S. (Selgrath) Pacenta.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Patricia was a 1954 graduate...

Dec 15, 2019

Eleanor M. Hammer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Seton Manor.

Born August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Cecelia (Kilmurray) Hammer.

She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pottsville.

Eleanor was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1945. She...

Dec 14, 2019

Lester W. "Duke" Riegel, Jr. was born on July 26, 1985. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

He was the son of Lester W. Riegel, Sr. and the late Elaine Riegel (Mrs. Riegel passed away in December 2011). Duke was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.

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Dec 6, 2019

Doris A. Purcell, 90, Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East.

Born September 1, 1929 in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Battersby) McGugart.

She was a member of St. Patrick's RC Church, Pottsville.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 6, 2019

"Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"

Many hearts were broken Friday December 6, as Lorrie Christine Cunningham Botella, 42, and her beloved companion Thor left this world due to the injuries they suffered as a result of a fire at her home in Pottsville.

Lorrie was born and raised in Pottsville.  Her sparkle...

Nov 27, 2019

William Henry Evans III "Hen", 53, formerly of Pottsville, passed away November 27, 2019 at his residence. Born in Reading, November 23, 1966, he was the son of the late William H. Evans Jr. and Judy Steffanic of Pottsville. William was a Pottsville High School graduate. He recently retired from Lehigh Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group and was the past...

Oct 25, 2019

Phillip D. Moffler, 65, Pottsville, died October 25 at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1954.

Phillip proudly served in the United States AirForce from September 8, 1972 until being Honorably discharged on June 27, 1976.

He is preceded by his parents and his wife Maureen.

He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2019

Cecelia T. Whelski, 75, Pottsville died Tuesday evening at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born March 28, 1944 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine G. (Leonard) Whelski.

Cecelia was active in volunteering her time.  She would often be seen at the St. Patrick's Soup Kitchen, St. John's...

Oct 10, 2019

Beatrice Doyle, 98, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born April 30, 1921 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Doyle.

She worked as a CPA focusing on auditing.

Beatrice was the last member of her immediate family.  She was being cared for...

Oct 9, 2019

John F. Moran, 76, Pottsville, died Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare.

Born September 25, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran.

John was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was a trustee and head usher for many years....

Sep 23, 2019

Sue L. Klem, 76, Pottsville, died Monday afternoon at her residence with her husband Joseph by her side.

Born March 16, 1943, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Klem.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  She was employed as an accountant at...

Sep 22, 2019

Carol (Bradbury) Leffler, 85, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

She was born August 28, 1934, in Tremont, she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny (Phillips) Bradbury.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was a bank teller at the former...

Sep 2, 2019

Lois F. "Loie" Walsh, 91, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East Norwegian, Pottsville, after a brief illness.

Born in Pottsville March 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Scoop" and Margaret "Peg" Lesher Felsburg.

She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She was married to John...